US Bridges

Sc 327 over Jeffries Creek

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 9.0MI SE of Florence · Structure no. 000000000009429

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 327 over Jeffries Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 327 over Jeffries Creek in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSc 327
CrossesJeffries Creek
Location9.0MI SE of Florence
RouteState Highway 327
Coordinates34.13558, -79.63174
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 327 over Jeffries Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 327 over Jeffries Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 327 over Jeffries Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 327 over Jeffries Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 327 over Jeffries Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.